Garmin Forerunner 265 or Garmin Venu 3?
Two watches close on their specs: 8 differences the brands publish.
Side by side
Criterion
Battery
Smartwatch mode 13 days 14 days
GPS battery life 20 h 26 h
Multi-band GPS battery life 14 h not stated
Navigation
Course guidance yes not stated
Multi-band GNSS yes not stated
Back to start yes same for all
Screen and size
Screen type AMOLED same for all
Screen size 1.3″ 1.4″
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 454 x 454 pixels
Touchscreen yes same for all
Buttons 5 not stated
Glass Gorilla Glass same for all
Case 46.1 mm 45 mm
Thickness 12.9 mm 12 mm
Weight 47 g 46 g
Case material not stated polymer
Bezel polymer steel
Water rating 5 ATM same for all
Sensors
Wrist heart rate yes same for all
Pulse oximeter (SpO2) yes same for all
Barometric altimeter yes same for all
Compass yes same for all
ECG not stated yes
Training
Load and recovery yes same for all
Running power yes same for all
Multisport profiles yes not stated
Triathlon mode yes not stated
Strength and HIIT yes same for all
Structured workouts yes same for all
Training plans yes same for all
Everyday
Onboard music yes same for all
Contactless payment yes same for all
Wi-Fi yes same for all